History Quiz Flashcards
A fortress built to protect a city
Citadel
known for its advanced culture, that developed in the Indus River valley in India
Indus River valley civilization
one of the first major settlements in ancient India that became a center of the Indus valley civilization
Mohenjodaro
A class, or group, in Hindu society
Caste
a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life
Dharma
a religion that developed in India over many centuries; it traces its roots to older traditions, such as Vedic beliefs and Brahmanism
Hinduism
a concept found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions about how the good and evil done in a past life determines what happens to one’s soul in the next life
Karma
a person who gives up worldly pleasures
Ascetic
the religion founded by Siddhartha, which teaches that life brings suff ering that one can escape by seeking nirvana through enlightenment
Buddhism
the state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists
Enlightenment
